Spicy Mango Margarita is a well-balanced concoction with a playful interplay of sweet, spicy, salty, and tart notes. Trust me, this alcoholic drink won’t disappoint you!
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Spicy Mango Margarita recipe
Spicy Mango Margarita is a vibrant twist on the classic Mexican cocktail. It balances fresh mango’s natural sweetness with jalapeño’s distinctive kick. These flavors are wrapped in premium blanco tequila’s crisp agave notes.
This margarita is characterized by its balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The citrus elements from fresh lime juice balance the sweetness, enhance the natural mango flavors, and complement the heat from jalapeño. This alcoholic drink is suitable for those who enjoy a little kick in their cocktails.
The beverage goes well with bold, complementary foods, such as spicy shrimp tacos, blackened fish tacos, or pineapple steak tacos. Chipotle BBQ jackfruit burritos and chili lime cauliflower tacos also complement the drink.
Guacamole, chips and salsa (especially mango or pineapple salsa), Mexican corn in a cup, Mexican charcuterie boards, or fruit salad with chili powder and lime are my favorite pairings.
It’s a refreshing drink perfect for summer gatherings or festive occasions. Here’s how to make Spicy Mango Margarita:
Easy Spicy Mango Margarita
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 4 oz 120 ml silver tequila
- 2 oz 60 ml triple sec
- 1 oz 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tsp agave syrup adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or jalapeño or habanero pepper adjust to spice preference
- Ice cubes
- Salt or Tajin (a chili-lime seasoning) for rimming the glasses, optional
- Lime slices and chili powder for garnish
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the glass rim and dip it into salt. Sprinkle a bit of chili powder into the salt for an extra kick.
- In a blender, combine the mango chunks, tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and jalapeño or habanero pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Fill the prepared glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the spicy mango margarita mixture over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a lime slice on the rim and a sprinkle of chili powder for an extra spicy touch.
Notes
- Mild Heat:
- Remove jalapeño seeds and membrane
- Brief muddling (5-7 seconds)
- Strain immediately
- Medium Heat:
- Keep half seeds
- Standard muddling (10-12 seconds)
- Short infusion (2-3 minutes)
- Maximum Heat:
- Include all seeds
- Aggressive muddling (15 seconds)
- Extended infusion (5 minutes)
SIMILAR RECIPES
Variations
Here are some notable variations of the Spicy Mango Margarita:
- Frozen Version uses frozen mango chunks instead of fresh ones.
- Non-Alcoholic Alternative
- Fresh mango juice or nectar (3 oz)
- Jalapeño-infused agave syrup
- Fresh lime juice (1 oz)
- Sparkling mineral water (1 oz)
- Orange blossom water (3-4 drops)
- Charred Jalapeño Margarita muddles charred jalapeños with mango and lime juices before adding tequila and ice. This creates a deeper flavor complexity.